Election Day in the Capital Region

November 6, 2012 10:14 AM

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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand D-N.Y., left, husband Jonathan, and sons Henry, 4, and Theodore, 8, celebrate on stage at New York State Democratic Headquarters after Gillbrand was predicted to win election for a full term as senator, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in New York. Gillbrand was pitted against Republican opponent Wendy Long. less

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand D-N.Y., left, husband Jonathan, and sons Henry, 4, and Theodore, 8, celebrate on stage at New York State Democratic Headquarters after Gillbrand was predicted to win election for a ... more

New York State Senator Neil Breslin speaks to fellow Albany County democrats at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

New York State Senator Neil Breslin speaks to fellow Albany County democrats at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

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New York State Senator Neil Breslin speaks to fellow Albany County... Photo-3700207.51940 - Times Union

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New York State Senator Neil Breslin speaks to fellow Albany County democrats at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

New York State Senator Neil Breslin speaks to fellow Albany County democrats at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

New York State Senator Neil Breslin speaks to fellow Albany County... Photo-3700292.51940 - Times Union

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Town of Colonie Supervisor Paula Mahan talks to democratic supporters at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. On stage with her are, from left, cnadidates Congressman Paul Tonko, Senator Neil Breslin and Albany District Attorney David Soares. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Town of Colonie Supervisor Paula Mahan talks to democratic supporters at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. On stage with her are, from left, cnadidates ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

Town of Colonie Supervisor Paula Mahan talks to democratic... Photo-3700294.51940 - Times Union

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Allbany District Attorney David Soares talks to democratic supporters at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Allbany District Attorney David Soares talks to democratic supporters at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

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Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings talks to the press at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings talks to the press at the Polish American Citizen's Club on election night Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union

Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings talks to the press at the Polish... Photo-3700293.51940 - Times Union

Candidate for the 108th State Assembly, Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III, at right, arrives at his polling place with family members, from left, wife Renee, daughters Emma, 15, Sophisa, 10, and son Liam,12, at Cohoes Middle School Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Candidate for the 108th State Assembly, Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III, at right, arrives at his polling place with family members, from left, wife Renee, daughters Emma, 15, Sophisa, 10, and son Liam,12, at ... more

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Candidate for the 108th State Assembly, Cohoes Mayor John McDonald... Photo-3698956.51940 - Times Union

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Candidate for the 108th State Assembly, Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III arrives at his polling place in the Cohoes Middle School Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Candidate for the 108th State Assembly, Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III arrives at his polling place in the Cohoes Middle School Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

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Candidate for the 108th State Assembly, Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III speaks with reporters after casting his ballot at Cohoes Middle School Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Candidate for the 108th State Assembly, Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III speaks with reporters after casting his ballot at Cohoes Middle School Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

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Joell-Damien Johnson, 2, plays a game on his mom's, Melissa Johnson, phone while she filled out her ballot at the polling station inside Green Tech High Charter School on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Joell-Damien Johnson, 2, plays a game on his mom's, Melissa Johnson, phone while she filled out her ballot at the polling station inside Green Tech High Charter School on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

Joell-Damien Johnson, 2, plays a game on his mom's, Melissa... Photo-3697873.51940 - Times Union

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Voters fill out ballots at the polling station inside Green Tech High Charter School on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Voters fill out ballots at the polling station inside Green Tech High Charter School on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Some voters wait in line to receive their ballot as other voters fill out their ballots at the polling station inside Green Tech High Charter School on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Some voters wait in line to receive their ballot as other voters fill out their ballots at the polling station inside Green Tech High Charter School on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski, Albany Times Union

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A sample ballot is seen taped to the wall outside the door to the polling station at the Community Center on Lark St. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

A sample ballot is seen taped to the wall outside the door to the polling station at the Community Center on Lark St. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Photo: Paul Buckowski

A sample ballot is seen taped to the wall outside the door to the... Photo-3697871.51940 - Times Union

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A voter makes her way in to vote at the Community Center on Lark St. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

A voter makes her way in to vote at the Community Center on Lark St. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Photo: Paul Buckowski

A voter makes her way in to vote at the Community Center on Lark... Photo-3697869.51940 - Times Union

NYS Assembly candidate Phillip Steck, center, shakes hands with a well wisher as he lunches with his father Ernie Steck, at left, at Gershon's Deli in Schenectady Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

NYS Assembly candidate Phillip Steck, center, shakes hands with a well wisher as he lunches with his father Ernie Steck, at left, at Gershon's Deli in Schenectady Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012. (John Carl D'Annibale / ... more

Voters are on their way to the polls Tuesday at Schalmont High School in Rotterdam. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Voters are on their way to the polls Tuesday at Schalmont High School in Rotterdam. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

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Voters are on their way to the polls Tuesday at Schalmont High... Photo-3697222.51940 - Times Union

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Voters fill out their ballots Tuesday, at the American Legion Post in Halfmoon. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Voters fill out their ballots Tuesday, at the American Legion Post in Halfmoon. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Voters wait in line to sign the voter book and to get their ballot at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Voters wait in line to sign the voter book and to get their ballot at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Voters wait in line to sign the voter book and to get their ballot at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Voters wait in line to sign the voter book and to get their ballot at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Election inspectors work to get voters signed in before they vote at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Election inspectors work to get voters signed in before they vote at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Voters use privacy booths as they cast their votes at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Voters use privacy booths as they cast their votes at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Voters wait in line with their ballots as other voters feed their ballots into the ballot reading machine at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Voters wait in line with their ballots as other voters feed their ballots into the ballot reading machine at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times

Voters wait in line with their ballots as other voters feed their... Photo-3696986.51940 - Times Union

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A voter makes his way into the Albany County Board of Elections on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 in Albany, NY. On Monday voters who would not be able to vote on election day could come into the board of elections and cast an absentee ballot. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

A voter makes his way into the Albany County Board of Elections on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 in Albany, NY. On Monday voters who would not be able to vote on election day could come into the board of elections and ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks with election inspectors as she waited to sing the voting book at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks with election inspectors as she waited to sing the voting book at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Sherry Butler, left, of Brunswick gets her photograph taken with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand after the two women has cast their votes at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Sherry Butler, left, of Brunswick gets her photograph taken with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand after the two women has cast their votes at the Sycaway Fire House on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2012 in Troy, NY.

Jennifer Whalen, running for state Assembly, center, with her sons Leland Ben, 13, left, and Reade Ben, 12, leave the polling site Tuesday morning at Colonie Town Hall in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Jennifer Whalen, running for state Assembly, center, with her sons Leland Ben, 13, left, and Reade Ben, 12, leave the polling site Tuesday morning at Colonie Town Hall in Loudonville. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

Jennifer Whalen, running for state Assembly, center, with her sons... Photo-3697212.51940 - Times Union

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Jennifer Whalen, running for State Assembly, left, picks up her ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at Colonie Town Hall in Loudonville. At right is her son, Leland Ben, 13. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Jennifer Whalen, running for State Assembly, left, picks up her ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at Colonie Town Hall in Loudonville. At right is her son, Leland Ben, 13. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Kathy Marchione, running for a seat in the 43rd Senate District, votes Tuesday morning at the American Legion Post in Halfmoon. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Kathy Marchione, running for a seat in the 43rd Senate District, votes Tuesday morning at the American Legion Post in Halfmoon. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Kathy Marchione, running for the 43rd Senate seat, signs in to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the American Legion Post in Halfmoon, N.Y. Joining her are her husband, Frank, left, and son John Hickok. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Kathy Marchione, running for the 43rd Senate seat, signs in to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the American Legion Post in Halfmoon, N.Y. Joining her are her husband, Frank, left, and son John Hickok. (Cindy ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

Kathy Marchione, running for the 43rd Senate seat, signs in to vote... Photo-3697215.51940 - Times Union